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RHP Kenta Maeda signs minor league deal with Cubs
Just over a week after he was released by the Detroit Tigers, veteran right-hander Kenta Maeda agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs on Friday.,Maeda, 37, had a 7.88 ERA in seven relief appearances for the Tigers before he was designated for assignment on May 1 and placed on releas...

Present mingles with future as Fever, Sky clash in opener
The WNBA is not being shy about its new favorite rivalry between Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever and Angel Reese's Chicago Sky.,Indiana and Chicago will play five times in the regular season, once a month from May through September. The second season in the WNBA for both Clark and Reese begins Saturda...

Charlotte looking to continue strong home form vs. Fire
Charlotte FC will try to end a four-match MLS losing streak when they return home to host the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.,Although Charlotte (6-6-1, 19 points) began its current slide with a 1-0 loss at home to New England on April 26, their home form has been among the best in the league at 5-1...
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White Sox claim INF Vinny Capra from Brewers
The Chicago White Sox claimed infielder Vinny Capra off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.,Capra, 28, was designated for assignment by the Brewers last week and will move into Chicago's open 40-man roster spot, with an additional move needed to get him onto the active roster.,Capra was ...

Nick Martinez, Reds dominate White Sox
Will Benson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs for the Cincinnati Reds, who snapped a three-game skid with a 7-1 win against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday.,Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (2-4) was perfect through seven innings, allowing just two hits and striking out three.,Starter Bryse...

San Diego FC shuts out Rapids 2-0
San Diego FC powered past the visiting Colorado Rapids with their transitional offense and challenging long shots in a tense 2-0 win on Sunday night.,With the win, San Diego (7-4-2, 23 points) moves up to second in the Western Conference, a surprisingly successful season for the team's first-ever se...

Xander Bogaerts' 1st-inning blast sends Padres past Angels
Xander Bogaerts blasted a three-run homer Wednesday night and Randy Vasquez pitched six effective innings for the victory as the San Diego Padres stopped the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-1.,Vasquez (3-3) won his second straight start, allowing one run and four hits with one walk and five strikeouts...

San Diego FC get another shot at Rapids
For the third time in four games, San Diego FC will be facing a team for a second time in their young MLS tenure when they play host to the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday.,While expansion San Diego FC have split with Real Salt Lake, they have earned points in two games against St. Louis City, includin...

Trey Hendrickson: Won't play for Bengals on current deal
NFL reigning sacks leader Trey Hendrickson said Tuesday that he will not play the upcoming season with the Cincinnati Bengals on his current contract.,When asked by a reporter if he would sit out regular-season games if a deal isn't reached, Hendrickson didn't miss a beat.,"Well, I can raise a hypot...

Alex Morgan joins San Diego Wave ownership group
Two-time Women's World Cup champion Alex Morgan is purchasing a stake in San Diego Wave FC, her former team in the National Women's Soccer League.,The former longtime U.S. Women's National Team captain was announced as the club's newest minority investor Tuesday.,"San Diego is where I've built my ho...

Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki homers propel Cubs over Marlins
Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki each hit two-run home runs to highlight a five-run fifth inning and help propel the Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.,Miguel Amaya went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored, Swanson fi...

Evan Longoria set to retire as Ray next month
Former first-round pick and three-time All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria will announce his retirement at a Tampa Bay Rays game next month.,Longoria, 39, is retiring as a Ray during a pregame ceremony on June 7 ahead of a game against the visiting Miami Marlins.,Longoria last played in the majors ...

MongolZ, Spirit lock up playoff spots at PGL Astana
The MongolZ and Team Spirit improved to 3-0 in the group stage and locked up their playoff spots on Monday at the PGL Astana 2025 tournament.,MongolZ swept Natus Vincere and Spirit swept Astralis in their Round 3 High Matches. MongolZ posted consecutive 13-11 wins on Inferno and Mirage, while Spirit...

Cubs, Marlins seeking way back to winning track
After losing back-to-back series for the first time this season, the National League Central-leading Chicago Cubs begin a six-game homestand with the opener of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on Monday night.,Colin Rea (2-0, 2.43 ERA) gets the start for the Cubs against fellow right-ha...

White Sox add RHP Yoendrys Gomez to active roster
The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Yoendrys Gomez on the active roster Sunday, one day after he was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Caleb Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.,Gomez, 25, is joining his third organization this seaso...

Miami LB Adarius Hayes injured in fatal car crash
Sophomore Miami linebacker Adarius Hayes was injured in a two-car crash that left two children dead and several others in the hospital.,Police in Largo, Fla., the hometown of Hayes, said the crash occurred at 1:45 p.m. Saturday as a Dodge Durango collided with a Kia Soul that was making a left turn ...

Cubs, Mets turn to stellar starters for rubber game of series
The Chicago Cubs were thrilled with right-hander Cade Horton's major league debut and an offense which got just enough big hits.,The New York Mets lamented the numerous missed chances, resulting in a rare home loss.,A pair of early division leaders conclude a three-game set with an early start when ...

Cubs overcome Brett Baty's 2 HRs, 5 RBIs to beat Mets
Cade Horton got a win with four innings in relief in his major league debut as the Chicago Cubs made an early lead stand, hanging on for a 6-5 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday night.,Called up to replace injured Shota Imanaga (strained left hamstring), Horton (1-0) followed opener Bra...

Milan Iloskis goal leads San Diego FC past St. Louis City
Milan Iloski scored in the 79th minute Saturday night to snap a scoreless tie and visiting San Diego FC continued its fine start to its expansion season in MLS with a 2-1 win over St. Louis City SC.,Serviced through Anibal Godoy, Iloski beat Ben Lundt with his team's second shot on frame, a right-fo...